The ruler of ancient Egypt was called a pharaoh. It was believed they were a human form of God sent to earth to rule. ... While Mesopotamian kings did claim to be direct messengers of the gods, Egypt's pharaohs claimed extra power and authority as actual embodiments of the gods themselves.
Explanation: Mesopotamian kings were only seen as rulers, while the priests were seen as figures who could talk to the gods and who were holy, meanwhile the Egyptian Pharaohs were seen as descendants of the gods
